Winter festivities are beginning all around the Philadelphia region, so you don't have to look far for Christmas festivals and ice skating.

Hersheypark and Sesame Place Philadelphia are just two Pennsylvania destinations offering family-friendly Christmas and seasonal events.

Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane all-inclusive event and park transformation begins on Friday, Nov. 14 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 14 2026. "Christmas Candylane tickets includes family rides, ...